Near Manado There is plenty of accommodation in and around Manado. Many dive schools offer their own accommodation or are located within one of the resorts. 

Bunaken National Marine Park  Islands: Bunaken, Manado Tua, Mantehage, Nain and Siladen Accommodation can be found on the island. The nicest and more upmarket accommodation is however around nearby Manado. There are some nice three or four star hotels, which receive very good reviews by guests, many of whom come back every year. Some of the hotels overlook the Bunaken National Marine Park and offer a free shuttle boat service to the island.   Bunaken Bunaken offers excellent diving and snorkelling, mainly off the island, accessable by a short boat ride. Most dive operators will bring their guests around Bunaken. Special Attractions: spectacular walls, very clear water in the dry season Corals: lush corals Fish: turtles, barracuda, sharks Corals: good variety of hard and soft corals Diving: very good, highly recommended by many divers Snorkelling: very nice variety of corals and fish Manado Tua Excellent diving, mainly for the more experienced diver. Siladen  Beaches: white, sandy beaches, relaxing atmosphere, probably the best beaches of all the islands.   Corals: good variety of hard and soft corals Diving: good Snorkelling: nice variety of corals and fish can be seen just off shore. 

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